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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,795.82, 52,176.26 and 17,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,795.82, 52,176.26 and 17,027.81 is: 25,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,795.82 : 52,176.26 = 17,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,795.82/52,176.26 = 17,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,795.82x = 52,176.26 × 17,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,795.82x = 888,447,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,447,614.80/34,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.17

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